“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordApril 28, 2015
Imagine a gigantic banquet. Hundreds of millions of people come to eat. They eat and drink to their hearts' content . . . Then, one day, a man arrives . . . holding the bill.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
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Editor's note · Context

Grijalva uses a metaphor to illustrate the denial of climate change responsibility.

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